Central Valley School District public meetings in 2022

CANCELLED-Regular Board Meeting

The December 27, 2022 Regular Board Meeting of the Central Valley School District has been cancelled because the required quorum of board members was not present. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will vote on the proposed 2023-24 school calendar, which sets the first student day as September 7, 2023, and the last day as June 17, 2024. The board will also elect officers for the coming year and hear public comment, including emails on assessments and gender inclusivity.

• Vote on 2023-24 school calendar (first day Sept. 7, 2023; last day June 17, 2024)
• Election of board president, vice president, and legislative representative
• Public comment includes emails on Fastbridge/SAEBRS assessments and gender inclusivity
• Recognition of community partners and high school student reports
• Written reports on October 2022 budget and 2021/2022 annual financial report

Special Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a special meeting to consider terminating the employment of Patricia Branson. The board first convened in executive session to review the performance of a public employee, then voted to accept the superintendent's recommendation to terminate Branson's employment. The motion carried with four votes in favor and one abstention.

• Executive session held to review performance of a public employee
• Board voted to terminate employment of Patricia Branson
• Motion carried 4-0 with one abstention (Pam Orebaugh)
• Meeting held at Learning and Teaching Center, 2218 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will hold its regular meeting, recognizing National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and honoring staff. The board will also receive reports on November enrollment (14,223.33 FTE, below budget) and the annual Workforce Diversity Action Plan status. Public comment will be heard, including written comments on Policy 3211 (transgender policy).

• Recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; 294 students from 156 families in unstable housing as of Nov 22, 2022
• November enrollment report: 14,223.33 FTE, 225.67 FTE below budget, resulting in ~$2,100,000 less in state apportionment
• Written public comments on Policy 3211 (transgender policy) attached to agenda
• Annual report on 2018-2023 Workforce Diversity Action Plan
• Recognition of Jen Hurst for service as Elementary Cross Country Director

Special Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board is holding a special meeting to consider and approve a Letter of Agreement with the Public School Employees of Central Valley union. The agreement covers the 2022/2023 school year and includes a salary schedule. The board voted to approve the agreement as presented.

• Consider Letter of Agreement between Central Valley School District and Public School Employees of Central Valley
• Approve the Letter of Agreement for 2022/2023 school year
• Motion by Debbie Long, second by Keith Clark
• Vote: Carries (Yea: Cindy McMullen, Keith Clark, Debbie Long, Teresa Landa, Pam Orebaugh)

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board is holding a regular meeting with reports on summer school programs and learning recovery, updates to administrative procedures, and a draft 2023-24 school calendar. The board will also hear public comment, including written comments on gender policies, and receive student reports from high schools. Most items are informational or recognition-focused, with no major votes scheduled.

• Written public comment on gender policies 3211 and 3211AP (multiple attachments)
• Report on 2022 summer programs: 431 elementary, 56 middle, 97 credit retrieval, 99 CVVL, 96 SVT students; 426 credits retrieved, 148 credits earned
• Update to Administrative Procedure 3110AP Qualifications of Attendance and Placement (allows state-aligned testing materials)
• Draft 2023-24 school calendar: first day for students Sept 7, 2023; last day June 17, 2024
• Recognition of summer school principals and high school student reports

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of updates to director district boundaries based on the 2020 Census, which increased the district's population to 94,861. The board will also review the Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan and school safety strategies, and consider adopting working agreements and policy updates.

• Public hearing on School Board Director District Boundaries (2020 Census redistricting)
• First reading of updates to policies 1400, 1400BP, 1410, 1420, 1430, and 1450
• Work session on Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan and school safety (estimated $20,000 cost)
• Recognition of Wagstaff, Inc. for new Machinist Production Technician Youth Apprenticeship program
• Adoption of 2022/2023 Board of Director's Working Agreements

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will hear reports on the 2023 levy certification, special education procedure updates, 2020 census redistricting, and strategic planning. No final action is scheduled for these items at this meeting; the board will consider levy certification and redistricting resolutions in November.

• Levy certification report: 2022-23 levy collection $30,293,430 (13.2% of budget); action on 2023 levy set for Nov. 14
• Updates to Administrative Procedure 2161AP for special education, reflecting OSPI 2021 rule changes
• 2020 Census redistricting: population 94,861, up 18,374 since 2010; draft plan to be published by Oct. 21
• Strategic plan engagement round 1 scheduled Oct. 31-Nov. 4; facilitation cost $39,000
• Public comment limited to 30 minutes; written comments due by 4:30 p.m. on meeting day

Special Board Meeting/School Board of Directors Retreat

The Central Valley School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting and retreat to discuss school board member email addresses and the board-superintendent relationship. This is a continuation of prior retreat discussions from August and September 2022. The agenda includes procedural items and a discussion, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of school board member email addresses (Parker/Curnow)
• Board-superintendent relationship discussion, continuing from Aug 22 and Sep 12 retreats
• Attachments include board operating protocol and board-superintendent relationship policies

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board is meeting to receive reports and information, including a September enrollment report showing 13,847 FTE, which is 325 FTE below budget and could result in about $3,000,000 less in state apportionment. The board will also hear updates on graduation requirements, restraint procedures, and a back-to-school report. No action is required on these items.

• September enrollment at 13,847 FTE, 325 below budget, potentially reducing state funding by ~$3,000,000
• Update to Administrative Procedure 2410AP aligning valedictorian/salutatorian process for Spokane Valley Tech
• Update to Administrative Procedure 3246AP on restraint, isolation, and reasonable force, aligning with state law
• Recognition of Tony Collins as 2022 Regional Classified Employee of the Year
• Public comment limited to 30 minutes, speakers 3 minutes each

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that bundles routine items such as approving minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, gifts, and grants. The board will also hear public comment, receive the superintendent's report, and continue a discussion on board-superintendent relations from a previous retreat.

• Approve personnel recommendations (certified, classified, coaches)
• Approve vouchers for General Fund, ASB, Capital Projects, and Trust funds
• Accept donations totaling over $27,000, including $15,000 to Ridgeline High School from Joshua Johnson DDS for athletics
• Approve 2022-2023 special programs grants
• Declare obsolete items and accept completion of construction projects (Horizon Middle School AV, McDonald Elementary playground, Transportation Center office portable)

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on August 8, 2022, covering a public hearing on the 2022-23 fiscal budget, presentations on survey results and the strategic plan, and multiple action items. The board approved a $39,000 contract for strategic plan facilitation, the sale of property at 612 S McDonald Rd for a minimum of $1,575,000, the 2022-23 budget, and several curriculum adoptions. All votes were unanimous.

• Awarded RFQQ 489-22-06-Q to CESO for strategic plan facilitation at $39,000
• Approved sale of 612 S McDonald Rd, Spokane Valley, with minimum price $1,575,000
• Adopted 2022-23 fiscal budget via Resolution 22-19
• Approved AP US History curriculum 'Fabric of a Nation' and ELD materials for grades 6-12
• Approved revised 2022-23 school calendar and Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on July 25, 2022, taking action on several items including a real estate purchase agreement, a budget extension, and a comprehensive counseling plan. The board also heard public comment on the budget extension and received reports on the 2022/23 budget and other topics.

• Approved Resolution 22-17 adopting the 2021-22 General Fund Budget Extension
• Approved 7th Addendum to Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Liberty Lake, LLC for ~10 acres of Tax Parcel 55166.9190
• Approved Resolution 22-18 designating Associate Superintendent Rowell as authorized signatory on property sale
• Approved CVSD Comprehensive School Counseling Plan to meet Substitute Senate Bill 5030 requirements
• Set August 8, 2022 as public hearing and adoption date for 2022/23 budget

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of real property at 612 S McDonald Rd, Spokane Valley, and will consider hiring three assistant principals and adding 6th grade athletics. The board will also administer the oath of office to new Superintendent John Parker and review reports on student discipline and a parent survey.

• Public hearing on intention to sell 612 S McDonald Rd, Spokane Valley
• Hire Christine Andrews as Assistant Principal at Greenacres Middle School
• Hire Jen Hurst as Assistant Principal at Selkirk Middle School
• Hire Mikaila Shaw as Assistant Principal at North Pines Middle School
• Add 6th grade Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track & Field to middle school athletics

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board is approving routine business including meal price increases for 2022-23, designating the associate superintendent as signatory for two real estate transactions, and accepting numerous gifts and donations. The board also discussed strategic plan facilitation, summer school, and a proposed sexual health curriculum timeline.

• Approved meal price increases: ala carte +20%, secondary breakfast +$0.05, lunch +$0.15, adult +$0.30 for 2022-23
• Approved Resolution 22-08 and 22-09 designating Associate Superintendent Rowell as signatory for real estate transactions with Liberty Lake LLC and LDS Church
• Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations, vouchers, and superintendent contract
• Accepted gifts/donations totaling over $25,000 including $9,445.73 for water bottle filling stations at Liberty Lake Elementary
• Discussed strategic plan facilitation services RFQ and sexual health curriculum adoption timeline

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on June 13, 2022, taking action on several items. The board approved hiring Leah McCollum-Michelsen as Assistant Principal of Riverbend Elementary School and Kyle LeGrant as Assistant Principal of Ridgeline High School, both effective July 1, 2022. They also approved Resolution 22-05 to declare real property not necessary for school purposes and arrange for its sale, and approved a communications action plan. The consent agenda included routine items such as minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, gifts/donations, and declaring vehicles obsolete.

• Approved hiring Leah McCollum-Michelsen as Assistant Principal of Riverbend Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022.
• Approved hiring Kyle LeGrant as Assistant Principal of Ridgeline High School, effective July 1, 2022.
• Approved Resolution 22-05 declaring real property not necessary for school purposes and arranging for sale of property (612 S McDonald Road).
• Approved Letter of Agreement between Central Valley School District and Central Valley Coaches Association for 2022-2024 school years.
• Accepted gifts/donations including $8,200 to Central Valley High School from Central Valley Bears Booster Club for library renovation and $1,083.17 to Liberty Lake Elementary from Liberty Lake PTSA for scooters.

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board is taking action on personnel hires, a budget extension, and a new HR/fiscal system, along with a public hearing on the debt service fund budget. The board also receives reports on enrollment, budget status, curriculum, and other operational items.

• Hire Rob Bartlett as University High School Principal, effective July 1, 2022
• Hire Ali Daschbach as University High School Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2022
• Public hearing on Resolution 22-03 adopting 2021-22 Debt Service Fund Budget Extension
• Approve Resolution 22-03 adopting 2021-22 Debt Service Fund Budget Extension
• Approve transition from Business Plus to Infinite Visions for HR/Fiscal data management system

Special Board Meeting-Audit Exit Conference

The Central Valley School District board is holding a special meeting for an audit exit conference with the Washington State Auditor's office. The auditor will share preliminary results of the completed annual audit for the 2020-2021 school year and discuss any audit issues. The meeting is virtual and open to board members and staff.

• Audit exit conference for 2020-2021 school year
• Preliminary audit results to be shared with board
• Virtual meeting via conference call
• Open Public Meetings Act requirements noted if quorum present

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on May 9, 2022, taking action on personnel and routine consent items. The board approved hiring Jennifer Reyes as principal of South Pines Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022. They also approved a consent agenda covering minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, gifts, and project completions. The meeting included reports and discussions on topics such as school board communications and equity training.

• Approved hiring Jennifer Reyes as Principal of South Pines Elementary School, effective July 1, 2022
• Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations, vouchers, and gifts/donations
• Accepted gifts totaling over $6,000, including $2,000 to Ridgeline High School from Bocopop and $800 to Spokane Valley Tech for a student trip
• Declared University High School Burner Project (CP1333) and Walls and Ceilings LTC (CP1374) as complete
• Declared obsolete vehicles as of 5/09/2022 (File # 801-21-05-M)

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board of Directors met to approve a lease agreement for a property in Spokane Valley and revisions to the 2022-23 school calendar. The meeting also included reports on budget status, enrollment, and various donations received by district schools.

• Approved lease agreement for 17515 E Appleway Ave, Spokane Valley, WA
• Approved revisions to the 2022-23 School Calendar
• Accepted $2,000.00 donation from Special Olympics WA for Central Valley High School
• Accepted $2,500.00 donation from University High School Booster Club for Leadership and HOSA
• Received 20 HP Personal Computers from KIDDS Dental for Central Valley High School IT classes

Special School Board Meeting

The Central Valley School Board met to evaluate superintendent applicants in executive session and deliberate on a final choice. The board voted to offer the position to Dr. John Parker, pending his acceptance of a professional services contract.

• Appointment of Dr. John Parker as Superintendent of Schools

Special School Board Meeting/Executive Session

The Central Valley School District board is holding a special meeting to evaluate superintendent applicants, including an interview with finalist O. Harris. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session until 10:00 p.m. for this purpose, returning only to adjourn. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to evaluate superintendent applicants (RCW 42.30.110)
• Interview with finalist O. Harris from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Motion to convene executive session carried unanimously (5-0)

Special School Board Meeting/Executive Session

The Central Valley School District Board will hold a special meeting and executive session. The purpose of the closed session is to evaluate the qualifications of applicants for the superintendent position.

• Executive Session to evaluate superintendent applicants

Special School Board Meeting/Executive Session

The Central Valley School District board is holding a special meeting to evaluate superintendent applicants in executive session, per state law. The board voted to convene the closed session until 8:30 p.m., with the only action being the motion to enter executive session. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions.

• Executive session to evaluate superintendent applicants (RCW 42.30.110)
• Motion to convene executive session until 8:30 p.m. carried unanimously
• Interview with finalist T. Tornow scheduled at District Office Board Conference Room

Special School Board Meeting/Executive Session

The Central Valley School Board convened a special meeting and executive session to review the qualifications of candidates for the superintendent position. The board moved into a closed session to conduct interviews with finalists.

• Evaluation of applicants for employment as a superintendent

CANCELLED-Regular Board Meeting

The regular school board meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022, was cancelled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of the required quorum of board members.

Special Board Meeting-Virtual Meeting

The Board of Directors met to discuss the interview schedule for superintendent candidates and held an executive session to evaluate applicant qualifications. The board also approved a proposed letter of intent for a new superintendent and scheduled a follow-up meeting for April 16, 2022.

• Discussion of upcoming superintendent candidate interviews
• Approval of proposed Superintendent Contract/letter of intent
• Authorization of executive session to evaluate employment applicants
• Scheduling of a special board meeting for April 16, 2022, regarding superintendent appointment

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board is meeting to approve several action items, including adopting the Second Step curriculum for grades K-8, posting a Business Manager position, and accepting routine consent agenda items. The board will also discuss the 2022-23 school calendar revisions and receive reports on budget, enrollment, and other topics. Due to the expected length, only written public comment is accepted.

• Approve Second Step curriculum for grades K-8
• Approve posting of Business Manager position
• Accept gifts/donations totaling over $12,000 to various schools
• Consider next steps in superintendent selection process
• Discuss 2022-23 school calendar revisions

Regular Board Meeting

The Board approved the adoption of Bridges in Mathematics for grades K-5 and Big Ideas from Cengage/National Geographic for grades 6-8. The meeting also included a legislative session summary presentation and an update on the superintendent search.

• Adoption of Bridges in Mathematics as the K-5 mathematics curriculum
• Adoption of Big Ideas from Cengage/National Geographic as the 6-8 mathematics curriculum
• Presentation of the 2022 Legislative Session Summary
• Update on the Superintendent Search process
• Approval of various donations, including $500.00 to Ridgeline High School DECA

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting to review reports on enrollment, budget status, and updates to international student exchange procedures. The board also approved several donations to various schools and processed personnel recommendations.

• $2,500.00 donation to University High School from Falco's Inc. for stadium advertising
• $1,000.00 donation to North Pines Middle School from Wagstaff, Inc. for CTE expenditures
• $1,000.00 donation to Summit School from Wagstaff for STEM supplies
• $1,000.00 donation to Evergreen Middle School from Wagstaff for CTE/STEM expenses
• Approval of February 2022 enrollment and January 2022 budget status reports

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will consider several action items, including a resolution to refund 2012 limited obligation bonds, a letter to Governor Inslee regarding mask mandates, and supporting legislation limiting the governor's emergency powers. The board also approved a consent agenda with routine items like personnel, vouchers, and donations. Presentations cover school board district boundaries, CTE programs, and math curriculum.

• Resolution 22-01 to refund Limited Obligation Bonds from 2012
• Letter to Governor Inslee regarding mask mandates
• Directing lobbyist to support SB 5909 limiting governor's emergency powers
• Presentation on school board director district boundaries (redistricting)
• Approved consent agenda including $18.98 to $4,000 donations

Special School Board Meeting/School Board Retreat

The School Board met to approve a Letter of Agreement with Northwest Leadership Associates and discuss input from focus groups. The scheduled School Board Retreat was cancelled.

• Approval of Letter of Agreement with Northwest Leadership Associates
• Discussion regarding Northwest Leadership Associates focus group themes
• Consideration of Superintendent vacancy announcement

Regular Board Meeting-Virtual Meeting

The Central Valley School District board met virtually on January 24, 2022, due to COVID-19 cases among staff. They selected Northwest Leadership Associates to assist in the superintendent search and approved a lease agreement with the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce. The board also approved policy updates, consent agenda items, and received reports on budget, enrollment, and diversity.

• Selected Northwest Leadership Associates for superintendent search; authorized contract negotiation
• Approved lease agreement with Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and Modern Electric Water Company
• Approved first reading of updates to Policy 6220 Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements
• Accepted gifts: $400 to University High School, $22 to Evergreen Middle School, $2,000 to Horizon Middle School
• Received December 2021 budget status and January enrollment reports

Special Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a special meeting to discuss and act on the process for hiring a new superintendent. The board voted to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a search firm and appointed Jay Rowell as the district contact for the search. The meeting also included an executive session for confidential matters.

• Approved issuing RFP for superintendent search firm
• Appointed Jay Rowell as district contact for superintendent search
• Discussed process for superintendent search, selection, and hiring
• Held executive session per RCW 42.30.110

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on January 10, 2022, taking action on several items. The board approved a real estate purchase agreement for approximately 10 acres in Liberty Lake, accepted a donated semi-truck, and approved the establishment of an Associated Student Body for Ridgeline High School. The board also received reports on the budget, capital program, and a bond refunding presentation, and accepted various gifts and donations.

• Approved Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Liberty Lake, LLC for approximately 10 acres (Spokane County Assessor Tax Parcel No. 55166.9190)
• Accepted donation of a 2006 Volvo semi-truck from Washington Trust Bank
• Approved Constitution and Bylaws establishing Associated Student Body (ASB) for Ridgeline High School
• Accepted gifts/donations including $5,000 from TC Energy, $2,000 from Special Olympics Washington, and $5,000 from Rodda Paint
• Received presentation on Limited General Obligation Refunding Bond 2022